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Sanctorius Sanctorius. Line engraving by [V. M.].
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Sanctorius Sanctorius. Line engraving by [V. M.].

Unknown artist

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Line engraving showing Sanctorio sitting in the balance that he constructed to determine the net weight change over time after the intake and excretion of food stuffs and fluids

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